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Geisel

American  
[gahy-zuhl] / ˈgaɪ zəl /

noun

  1. Theodor Seuss Dr. Seuss, 1904–91, U.S. humorist, illustrator, and author of children's books.


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Later in his life, Geisel said of this partnership: "I was surprised to see him alive. He was surprised to see me in any form."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The Geisel Library at the University of California, San Diego is home to artefacts from throughout Seuss's life - including a notebook from his time at Lincoln.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Geisel lasted less than a year in Oxford, but Jones says "once he's hooked up with Helen" he spent his time "travelling, goofing off and kind of really doing anything but his studies".

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Without Oxford the world would not know what to do when the sun is not sunny, or how Geisel could make lots of good fun that is funny.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The Italian Ambassador sat near Cardinal Geisel, and the French one opposite the Archduke.

From The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 3, 1854-1861 by Benson, Arthur Christopher